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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.83, 22,788.44 and 4,661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.83, 22,788.44 and 4,661.08 is: 6,991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.83 : 22,788.44 = 4,661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.83/22,788.44 = 4,661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.83x = 22,788.44 × 4,661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.83x = 106,218,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,218,741.92/15,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.83

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